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A financial statement audit can give lenders, investors and other stakeholders greater confidence in your business’s financial reporting. But not
Life insurance can provide critical financial protection for the people who depend on you or help you achieve other estate
If you’re considering buying or selling a business — or you’re in the process of a merger or acquisition —
If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions
Roth IRAs offer significant estate planning and financial benefits. If you have a substantial balance in a traditional IRA and
Many employers operate in locations where employees can bike to work. If you have employees who do so, you might
Accounting software typically sells itself as much more than simple spreadsheet or ledger. The products tend to pride themselves on
If you’re getting close to retirement age, you may be wondering if your Social Security benefits are going to be
Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans pay executives or other key employees at some time in the future for services to
During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax.
Small businesses may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your
When planning your estate, you’re likely focused on major assets, such as real estate, investments and retirement plans. But it’s
Imagine giving your company’s retirement plan a report card. Would it earn straight A’s in preparing your participants for their
By now, most employers have read up on, hired and gotten to know Millennials. Well, guess what? A whole new
Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in?
If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise sales
You may view your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,
October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline
Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid
As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($11.58 million in 2020), many estates no longer need to
Like so many things this year, the recommended practices for your annual end-of-the-year tax planning reflect the COVID-19 pandemic and
Do you buy or lease computer software to use in your business? Do you develop computer software for use in
The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website
In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses.
Generally, the proceeds of your life insurance policy are included in your taxable estate. You can remove them by transferring
With the presidential election only weeks away, many people are beginning to pay closer attention to each candidate’s positions on